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NKS1486

Operated by Spirit Airlines

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Departure

PHL KPHL VFR

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia, US

Local time
05:01 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
39.8719, -75.2411

cloud Weather

Wind
230° / 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
22°C / 17°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-14T08:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KPHL 140854Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP208 T02170167 56003 $

TAF KPHL 140528Z 1406/1512 22006KT P6SM SKC FM141300 25008KT P6SM SCT300 FM141600 24012KT P6SM BKN300 FM150000 23010KT P6SM SCT300 FM150900 25008KT P6SM SCT300

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 100 Departures
flight_land 86 Arrivals

Arrival

DTW KDTW VFR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, US

Local time
05:01 EDT
Timezone
America/Detroit
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
645 ft
Coordinates
42.2138, -83.3538

cloud Weather

Wind
240° / 4 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Ceiling
SCT 14,000 ft, OVC 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
22°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg

Obs: 2026-07-14T08:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDTW 140853Z 24004KT 8SM SCT140 OVC250 22/20 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02220200 55000 $

TAF KDTW 140830Z 1409/1512 23005KT P6SM SCT250 FM141400 26008KT P6SM SCT250 FM142000 25010KT P6SM SKC FM150100 24006KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 94 Departures
flight_land 89 Arrivals

Recent history last 3

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-30 A9046D PHL → DTW Apr 30, 17:50 UTCApr 30, 19:05 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-26 A8BCDD PHL → DTW Apr 26, 17:05 UTCApr 26, 18:15 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-04-26 A8BCDD PHL → DTW Apr 26, 17:01 UTCApr 26, 18:14 UTC1h 13m +180m +16m

Performance history

Flights tracked
3
Avg arrival delay
+16m
On-time arrival
0% 0% on time
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 3

NKS1486 frequently asked

Where does flight NKS1486 fly?
NKS1486 (Spirit Airlines) flies from PHL to DTW. View the full route page.
How long is flight NKS1486?
Based on observed flights, NKS1486 takes on average 1h 13m from takeoff to landing.
How often does NKS1486 fly?
NKS1486 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 3 flights under this callsign.
Is flight NKS1486 usually on time?
Across recent flights, NKS1486 arrives with an average 16-minute delay. 0% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight NKS1486?
NKS1486 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track NKS1486 live?
Yes. When NKS1486 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.